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We all know Cole Hammels has a big mouth, or perhaps just doesn't think before he speaks....or both. After last year's dominating performances during the regular & post seasons, he had the right to flap his gums; most notably with his "Mets are choke artists" barb. But this year, Cole has been a shell of himself. Sometimes you see flashes of the old Cole, but for the most part he has been mediocre to flat out horrible. One would think that his performance would be punishment enough, and that he would learn to keep his mouth shut. Apparently not:
Showing his frustration after giving up five runs in just 4 1/3 innings, Hamels told reporters in the Phillies' clubhouse that he "can't wait for [the season] to end."
"It's been mentally draining," the lanky left-hander said. "It's one of those things where, a year in, you just can't wait for a fresh start."
Ummmmmmm, Whaaaa? Listen, I know that you just got pounded. I understand it has been a long a grinding season. But open your eyes douche bag! Not only did you and your team make it to the world series, YOU ARE STILL PLAYING IN IT! You can't go moping around and saying that type of stuff to your teammates in private, let alone to the press! And to make matters worse, Cole is slotted to be the Game 7 starter. I know it is too early to talk about Game 7, with Game 6 yet to be played, but this has got to be very concerning for Manuel. A true gamer would not act this way. He should be hoping, praying and cheering his ass off to get to a game 7. Not only is it a chance to win the World Series, it is a chance at redemption Cole. If you go out and pitch your team to a Series victory, do you think anyone is going to remember your shitty year? No. In fact, it would forever cement your name in Phillie lore. Instead, you have a divided clubhouse, with Brett Myers calling you out:
Teammate Brett Myers reportedly walked by Hamels in the clubhouse after Philadelphia's 8-6 victory in Game 5 on Monday night and blurted: "What are you doing here? I thought you quit," Yahoo! Sports reported.
According to a witness cited in the report, Hamels replied with an expletive and the two were quickly separated.
Actually, you should keep your pie hole shut too wife-beater Myers, but I can't blame you for saying something. I don't see how you can start this guy if there is a game 7. Then again, I don't see how you can't start him. I suppose Blanton could get the nod, but then if he falters, are you going to turn to the dejected Cole to pick him up? It probably is best to keep him on track to start, and if he still has his head up his ass, yank him for Blanton. This would really piss me off if I was a Phillie fan...hell I am pissed off anyway. Quite frankly, it's disrespectful to the game of baseball. I would expect a story like this to come from my team, the Mets, not the Phillies. You guys got plenty on your plate to worry about this type of nonsense. Regardless of the outcome of the series, it is going to be very interesting to see how this shakes out.
Other Random Thoughts:
Ryan Howard. Hi! How ya' doing. Care to--you know--maybe, get a hit? How bout just getting wood on the ball? If the Phillies have any chance of taking two at Yankee stadium, and more importantly, keeping the Benny B. curse alive, you are going to have to produce. Obviously, 6 runs is not a safe lead. As I stated before, you guys are gonna have to slug your way to victory. Utley can't continue to do it alone.
I believe that Manuel made the right move keeping everyone on regular rest. Petite is 146 years old. So is Pedro. But I think that extra day is going to serve him well. If Phillie can force a game 7, C.C. will be pitching his 2nd consecutive game on short rest. I think the starting pitching is now tilted in your favor. The real wild card for both teams is relief pitching, and I believe that is where these games are ultimately decided, a task made more difficult with the 2009 version of Lidge vs. the machine Mariano.
Stop with the "Ya Gotta Believe". That is a Mets mantra. Period. If you don't want to hear anymore about NY envy, then stop biting our slogans.
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